The Oberlin Review
<< Front page Sports November 3, 2006

Yeowomen Battle With Ten

The Oberlin College women’s soccer team played their final game of the season last Saturday, Oct. 28 against Ohio Wesleyan University. The Yeowomen traveled to Delaware, Ohio for a night game, where they lost 0-1 in a close match.

Oberlin put up a valiant fight despite some mishaps on the field. One factor contributing to the Yeowomen loss was a hand ball called against them in the 40 minute, which resulted in the dismissal of the player who received the red card. The Yeowomen had to finish the game with only ten players on the field as a result.

Despite this setback, the Yeowomen finished the game without allowing any more goals. This success was due largely to the skill of first-year Sarah Grabinski, who managed nine saves over the course of the game. This was particularly impressive in light of the fact that Ohio Wesleyan outshot Oberlin 25-8 and dominated in corner kicks 5-1.

The team’s season record fell to 6-12-1 with this loss and 1-7 in the North Coast Athletic Conference. The women started out strong early in the season, going on a five-game victory streak, including four wins from that run. Despite Oberlin’s low record in conference, they fought hard in every game. One exciting moment was the marvelous 2-0 victory over Allegheny, which demonstrated the team’s mettle.

Over the course of the season, senior forward Sam Schongalla led the Yeowomen with ten goals and three assists. First-year midfielder Kate Berry-Millett and sophomore forward Joelle Sesar also had notable seasons. Berry-Millett scored five goals and had one assist, while Sesar had three goals and three assists.

Oberlin is graduating three seniors: Schongalla, co-captain defender Mei-Lin Ha and co-captain midfielder Kym Buzdygon. All three seniors held pivotal positions on the field. Their presence will be difficult to replace.

With only three seniors for the 2007 season, the Yeowomen will be a young team with high aspirations. They will be keen to learn from this season’s ups and downs to improve in the off-season and come back stronger next year.


 
 
   

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